picker Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 At least not as much as my grandma did. However, she was cursing in Yiddish so they didn't know exactly how bad the curses were. Anyway to get a list of those curses, with definitions and correct pronunciation? Seems like it might be a good thing to have as a hedge against the advent of any sort of joint replacement surgery and the physical therapy attendant thereto... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele C. Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Back home in six days, sounds good. -- Michele Costabile (http://proxybar.net) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Glad to hear that you're home, Paul. My father had that procedure about 10 years ago, and it sounds like you're well on the way with your recovery. From what I recall with his recovery, walking around was actually pretty helpful. And you're gonna love those physical therapy folks! Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 The hits just keep on coming (Ha! I didn't even tell you about passing out in the hospital on Friday morning...I'd tell you about it, but I was passed out) Anyway, after feeling real good on Sunday, yesterday morning at exactly 5:00am I got myself a lumbar puncture headache. I don't have MS, but this link describes it well: http://ms.about.com/od/multiplesclerosis101/a/postlp_headache.htm So I spent all of yesterday in bed totally miserable. Tylenol or even Percocet didn't touch it. Was Dx'd this morning, and 20 minutes after some caffeine tablets and the first dose of methyl-prednisone, I started feeling like a human being again. Wow. The hip feels great. I'm even walking with a cane for short distances. I still can't sleep on my stomach yet, though. It's like Rocky says, "This getting old thing ain't for sissys." Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hope the improvement continues and the headache thing goes away.Nice scar... Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Update on my condition. I'm doing well. I put the walker in the closet for next month, as well as the toilet seat riser. (But next time I re-do a bathroom the commode will be one of those taller ones.) No pain meds since I licked that lumbar puncture headache thing. I can walk up and down stairs like a big boy, and will be able to sleep on my stomach tonight. I could have gotten away with only two weeks off work without much trouble; but I took three since I didn't really know. And with one hip done, I can sit on the couch for two hours without getting antsy. During the surgery, they twist you around like a damn pretzel; so much of the healing for the first 10 days involves just the healing of the bruised muscles. I had bruises down to my ankles. The PT hasn't been an issue yet; really it's been kinda easy. I'm really glad that I'm thin and strong; It'd have been another story if I wasn't able to just haul myself around by my upper body strength for the first five days. And with me not doing anything much (no snow shoveling, lawn mowing, walking, etc.), my remaining original hip feels pretty good. It's tempting to blow off the second surgery, but I'm betting I'll regret that come summer. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to hit driver again; it'll be nice to not have to always hit my second shot with a damn hybrid club. I expect I'll even be able to stand at a gig if I so choose. Thanks for all the encouragement from my friends! PeacePaul K Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Glad to hear the good news!I bet you'll appreciate getting the second one done while you are still young and strong. Cool!Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 No pain meds since I licked that lumbar puncture headache thing. Holy cow, Paul, that's unbelievable! Good on ya. Keep it up. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I'm back at work today. That's good, but it's still work. Canes are for sissys. I'm more comfortable than before, and I'm back to being almost 6 ft tall; The other day in the bathroom I said to myself, "Who's that tall guy in the mirror?" I "walk around the midline" waddle thing much less than before. Going up and down stairs is easier than before. Pretty spectacular. I'm all in for the second hip in two weeks. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 :thu: Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 What an amazing recovery. Great news! "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ha! A week from today I get the other one done. Matching set, donchaknow.... Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hope it all goes well. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Now you have experience, hope this goes as well as the other! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele C. Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Glad to hear about your progress, I have a dear relative in need of surgery. -- Michele Costabile (http://proxybar.net) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 The left hip was installed this morning. So far, smoother than the first. I attribute it to eating more often. In real life, i eat 5 or 6 times a day, so three meals doesn't do it for me. Peace paul k Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Man - I've never even had a tooth implant. Can't imagine having two hip surgeries in a matter of weeks... Glutton for punishment or just wanting to get it done with.. I wish you the best and hopes for a quick recovery (again). Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Keep on keepin' on, Paul. Next time my band plays the song "Rebuilt", I'll dedicate it to you. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Going home as soon as my wife makes it here. Pleased to report that this hip was a walk in the park compared to the first, where i felt like i got hit by a truck. My leg isn't all black and blue, it has way more strength than the 1st, i'm more mobile. A pleasant surprise, as i thought the first one was "normal". I'm almost a week ahead in comparison. Glad I didn't wussy out on doing the second. My spouse's support was important to say the least; thanks Linda! I miss my guitars and my dog. Who's a good girl! You're a good girl! Yeshyouare! Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Fantastic news, Paul. Now, are you sure it's not the "more fun" talking? Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 ... he needs to get back and start rehabing the walking bass lines. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Congrats Paul - you'll be out "walkin' the dog" in no time! Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Pleased to report that this hip was a walk in the park compared to the first, where i felt like i got hit by a truck. I'm also betting that you have less pain with the new hip than you did the old. Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 string Mike Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Great news excited for you "Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind"- George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Glad to hear you're headed home soon, Paul. My father had both hips done, too. And he had both surgeries only a few months apart. He had a very similar experience: the first one was rough, but the second was a lot easier. So how long unti you're doing stage dives at some gigs? Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Great to hear the good news Paul! Looks like you'll be back to performing before you know it. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcoffey81 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 it's great to hear how well you came through surgery. if only there were words to describe what it feels like the first time they get you out of bed for a walk. if a person can make it through that i figure they can make it through about anything. my wife almost threw-up watching me get up the first time and promised to not be in the room when i have my other hip done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 11 day post-op hip #2 update Well, I've totally obliterated my insurance deductible for the year; nothing wrong with that. I had a little setback on wednesday. While getting up off the floor during my workout/PT, I pulled my new joint out of place just enough to get that "Oh shit!" feeling. Like when you're playing with your dog and you accidentally smack him on the nose just a little too hard and your dog says, "That's it, fella. I'm done playing for the day." My wife said I was white as a ghost. It wasn't a total dislocation; it popped back into place right away. But it left me with a sore hip, sore leg, and swollen ankle for a couple extra days. Not gonna do that again. I'm still ahead of where I was at this time for the first hip, so that's good. Unless I twist it funny, I'm pain free; hooray for that, eh? I'll be standing at gigs before you know it. I asked the surgeon why this one was so much easier than the first. He just shrugged his shoulders and said that he had no idea. These things just happen. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Get well soon, but don't over do it, brah. It's no good giving the doctor more money for something he already did once... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Late to this, but good to hear the recovery is going (fairly)well. Definitely take the recovery slowly, regardless of how good you feel. Patience, my son... Just get well soon! Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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